Texans - I need you

Over the last month, you have heard me talking about the legislation in Texas to establish the Texas Cancer Prevention Research Institute. We have come a long way and there is just one obstacle in our way - a vote by the full Texas Senate. The vote will happen this week (probably Tuesday or Wednesday) and I need your help.

If you are from Texas please write your Senator and tell them to support this legislation. If you know someone in Texas email them or call them and ask them to support this legislation by writing their Senator.

Below is an action alert that we sent out today that has all the information and links you need to show your support.

LIVESTRONG,
Lance

We’ve gone too far to stop now!

Dear LAF Member :

Last week, advocates just like you flooded the Texas Senate with emails and demanded change in the way our state deals with cancer. I’m proud to say that they heard you, and the bills passed out of the Senate Finance Committee Friday night with a unanimous vote! Thank you for your help, but we’re not done yet. I need you to do it again. Please send one last message to your State Senator to make sure the Senate passes this bill with equal support this week.

This critical legislation will allow Texas to invest three billion dollars over the next ten years for cutting edge cancer research and programs. The bills are now on their way to the floor of the Senate and you have one more opportunity to tell your elected officials how you feel about this legislation. Most importantly, share your story with them; tell them why investing in cancer prevention and research means so much to you. Send a message to your State Senator TODAY.

I was at the Senate Finance Committee meeting late Friday night to testify to make sure that the voices of survivors were heard. Here is my testimony. (The committee meeting was an hour and a half, if you fast forward to 40 minutes you’ll see my testimony)

I talked about how we’re not doing enough to battle cancer, we’ve come a long way, but we’re not there yet. The system is broken, and we have a unique opportunity to fix it here in our own state. We have a chance to make Texas a global leader in fighting cancer.

I really feel that the fight against cancer is at a tipping point in Texas. The first step is to get this passed out of the Senate and signed by the Governor. Then we have to make our case to the people of Texas. I’m in this for the long haul, I’m ready for the fight and I hope you’ll join me. If you haven’t yet, send a message to your State Senator.

LIVESTRONG,
Lance Armstrong
LIVESTRONG Army

P.S. Please pass this message onto anyone you know in Texas. If there was ever a time to act, it’s now - the Senate vote is scheduled for early this week.